A Hawaii-based combat engineer became ‘triple-tabbed’ by completing three of the Army’s most demanding courses, Ranger and Sapper school, and a Hawaii-based Jungle course. Earning all three is rare for any soldier, and nearly unprecedented for a woman. 1st Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran completed the triple-training journey when she graduated from Ranger School at Fort Moore. […]
U.S. Troops Aid Afghans During Kabul Withdrawal Crisis.hienca
The United States’ longest war officially ended in August 2021. But in the three years since, hundreds of people around the country have struggled in obscurity to help the Afghans left behind. Working in isolation or in small grassroots networks, they became committed to helping these former allies to the United States. They have assisted […]
“Fearless Tank Commander Faces 250 Enemies in Epic Korean War Battle.hienca
Army Master Sgt. Ernest Kouma was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War. (Congressional Medal of Honor Society) By the end of World War II, the basic configuration of the tank had been established across scores of epic battles. In subsequent conflicts, mobile armor’s limitations were revealed, starting with the […]
“Unlock the Marines’ Secret Weapon for Just $9.95.hienca
Marines during urban operations training in Malaysia in May. (Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Campbell/Marine Corps) Last year, an idea began percolating among some Marine infantry officers: How could they draft principles and procedures for if the Marines found themselves in a conflict similar to the one now raging in Ukraine? Using open-source analysis and commentary, a […]
“Chris Jones Applauds Chiefs for Handling Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s Contract with Grace.hienca
The Kansas City Chiefs will be without veteran running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to start the season after placing him on the NFI list while he battles with PTSD and mental health struggles. Despite no longer being obligated to pay his salary from Week 1 to Week 4 (the length of his stay on the NFI […]